Culpeper, VA

Maine State

Woodbridge, VA

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Provided by Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center. Sentara Health announced today that Jeff Joyner, MHA, FACHE, has been named President of Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center (SNVMC) in Woodbridge. Joyner will begin his tenure at SNVMC in June 2023. Joyner comes to Sentara from Bassett Healthcare Network in Cooperstown, N.Y.,...

New President Named at Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center

Virginia State

Manassas, VA

Manassas, VA – Miss Virginia Volunteer 2023, Kate Clatterbuck, will be making a special appearance in Manassas on Sunday, May 28, 2023. During her visit, she will dedicate her time to volunteering at the Manassas Visitors Center and actively promote ticket sales for the highly anticipated Manassas Railway Festival. This event not only provides an opportunity to support the local community but also serves as a platform to showcase Manassas as a prime tourism destination.

Miss Virginia Volunteer 2023, Kate Clatterbuck, to Promote Manassas Railway Festival and Tourism in Manassas

Charity, VA

Prince William County, VA

Provided by American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Join the movement to end cancer as the community rallies together at the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of Prince William County Relay For Life is a community of survivors, caregivers, local citizens, volunteers and participants who believe that the future can be free from cancer. This is an opportunity to honor and remember loved ones and fight back for lifesaving change.

Relay for Life June 10

Like this article? Support us by subscribing here. Your donation will help us continue to provide quality-of-life news and make local impact possible. Charity casino nights are a popular way to raise funds for a good cause while having fun at the same time. However, many people may be unsure of what to wear to a charity casino night, as the dress code can vary depending on the event and location.

Dress For Success: Casino Royal and Leadership Prince William

Manassas Park, VA

MANASSAS, Va. – People Incorporated will host a series of community forums called Bridging the Digital Divide in Manassas Park and Prince William County to hear directly from local community members about challenges to accessing broadband internet and digital devices like smartphones and more. Forums are open to the public with opportunities to be entered to win a raffle prize. Food is also provided.

People Inc. to Host Community Forum on Bridging the Digital Divide

CampLauncher, a 501c3 organization, and the Wilkins-McKee family of Manassas, Virginia, are pleased to announce The Ryan Wicka Scholarship: Education Goes Beyond The Classroom. CampLauncher raises funds to provide need-based scholarships for neurodivergent youth (including those with high cognitive autism or with similar neurodivergent profiles) to attend summer camps that...

Announcing The Ryan Wicka Scholarship: Education Goes Beyond The Classroom

Occoquan, VA

On Saturday, June 3, from 1:00 3to :00 p.m., there will be a live auction during Occoquan’s RiverFest and Craft Show. The owner of the Mill at Occoquan project has allowed the auction of a variety of old Occoquan items that remain on the property, with all the proceeds going to the 501(c)(3) Occoquan Historical Society.

Auction During RiverFest and Craft Show

Provided by General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Virginia. The General Federation of Women’s Clubs of Virginia recently purchased a school bus for the Armed Services YMCA Hampton Roads. The project was initiated by 2020-2022 GFWC Virginia President Dale Fisher (GFWC Woman’s Club of Manassas) and State Project Chairman Joyce Jolly (Woodbridge Woman’s Club) after hearing about the mission of the ASYMCA.

Women’s Clubs Present Armed Services YMCA with Bus

Delaware State

Multi-state electric co-op association awards 67 scholarships in 2023. MANASSAS, Va. ‑ The Virginia, Maryland & Delaware Association of Electric Cooperatives (VMDAEC) has announced that nine students whose families are served by the Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative (NOVEC) have been awarded $1,000 scholarships by the VMDAEC’s Education Scholarship Foundation.

NOVEC students lead the way with VMDAEC scholarships

Provided by Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center. Sentara Health leadership and supporters gathered May 15 to dedicate the new Sentara Advanced Imaging Center with a ribbon cutting, reception, and tours of the facility. The facility opened its doors earlier this year and is located in the Century Building on the campus of Sentara Northern Virginia Medical Center in Woodbridge. The facility offers some of the newest and most innovative imaging services available using the most advanced technology.

Sentara Imaging Center Ribbon Cutting

Provided by Prince William County Service Authority. The Prince William County Service Authority recently presented awards to 10 middle and high school students from Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park who submitted exceptional water-and wastewater-related entries to the 2023 Prince William-Manassas Regional Science & Engineering Fair. Each year, the...

Service Authority Recognizes Local Student Scientists

Lake Ridge, VA

Like this article? Support us by subscribing here. Your donation will help us continue to provide quality-of-life news and make local impact possible. The Garden Club of Lake Ridge is introducing the Chinn Park Children’s Garden, a project to cultivate an appreciation for gardening, nature, and environmental stewardship in children and their families. The creation of the Chinn Park Children’s Garden was driven by the Garden Club of Lake Ridge’s commitment to civic and environmental responsibility, aligning with the mission of National Garden Clubs. By providing an interactive and sensory experience, the garden will inspire children to explore nature throughout the changing seasons. In collaboration with the Chinn Park Preschool Program and the Library, the garden will serve as a focal point for educational programs.

Chinn Park Children’s Garden: Nurturing a Love for Nature and Conservation

Washington State

Winchester, VA

You may not have learned about the Battle of Kernstown in history class. The reality is that very few people, including those who live around the city of Winchester, Virginia, have ever heard of the Battle of Kernstown. This battle is often overshadowed by the better-known Civil War battles of Manassas, Antietam, and Gettysburg.

Kernstown Battlefield, Winchester, Virginia

To honor its outstanding physicians and their service to the community – and to commemorate National Doctors’ Day – UVA Health has donated $10,000 to Catholic Charities Mother of Mercy Free Medical Clinics in Manassas and Woodbridge. “We are proud to have such an exceptional group of...

UVA Health Donates $10,000 to Catholic Charities Mother of Mercy Free Medical Clinics

Dumfries, VA

Town of Dumfries Unveils Fiscal Plan and Capital Improvement Plan to Drive Growth and Development. The Town of Dumfries is thrilled to announce the adoption of its Fiscal Plan for FY2024 and the Five- Year Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for FY2024 – FY2028. These comprehensive plans embody the town’s vision for growth, development, and a vibrant future, with a strong focus on civic engagement, public safety, infrastructure enhancements, economic development, and effective governance.

Dumfries Town Council Adopts FY24 Fiscal Plan

The Manassas City Police Department is preparing for its upcoming CALEA Annual review later this year. As part of their commitment to transparency and community engagement, the department will be launching the Accreditation Public Comment Portal on their website and social media platforms. This portal aims to provide the community with an opportunity to share their feedback, commendations, and concerns regarding the department’s compliance with CALEA standards, community engagement efforts, and delivery of public safety services.

Trasnparancy Through Public Portal for Manassas City Police

Like this article? Support us by subscribing here. Your donation will help us continue to provide quality-of-life news and make local impact possible. May is recognized as Jewish American Heritage Month, a time to honor the contributions and rich cultural heritage of Jewish Americans. It is also an opportunity to reflect on the ongoing importance of promoting unity, respect, and understanding while combating acts of hate. In light of the rising incidents of antisemitism and hate crimes, Jewish American Heritage Month serves as a poignant reminder of the need to stand against prejudice and discrimination in all its forms.

Celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month: Combating Hate Through Understanding

In order to reduce or eliminate the traffic backup along Route 234 at the County Landfill in Manassas, some traffic routing improvements began Saturday, May 20. Once Landfill customers pass the initial stop sign to go to the traffic control booth, there will be two lanes of inbound traffic when needed, instead of one. Staff will also help with checking customer IDs. There will only be one exit point on the southeast end of the Convenience Center near the landfill office building.

Easing Traffic Issues at the County Landfill

Provided by PWCAC Alumnae Chapter Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. The Prince William County Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. (PWCAC-DST) will host a free reception to celebrate the opening of a special exhibit, The Art of Photography: Through the Eyes of Earl J. Hooks, on Saturday, June 24, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at the ARTfactory in Manassas.

Hooks Artist Reception

Triangle, VA

Free Summer Concert Series returns to National Museum of the Marine CorpsSix concerts planned for June through August. (Triangle, Va.) – The Marine Corps Heritage Foundation announced today the schedule of its annual Summer Concert Series at the National Museum of the Marine Corps in Triangle, Virginia. The series will feature six military bands performing music ranging from patriotic hits to blues to country.

Free Summer Concert Series Returns to National Museum of the Marine Corps

Last month, the Prince William Board of County Supervisors purchased the old Gander Mountain site, on Worth Avenue in Woodbridge, to turn it into the Prince William County Crisis Receiving Center, or CRC, to provide immediate, urgent behavioral health care. On Thursday, May 11, the Board of County Supervisors and...

Prince William County Dedicates Crisis Receiving Center

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UVA Community Health Accepting Grant Applications to Support Community-Based Programs

On Thursday, March 16, the regional community hospital system that includes UVA Health Culpeper Medical Center, UVA Health Haymarket Medical Center, and UVA Health Prince William...

UVA Community Health Accepting Grant Applications to Support Community-Based Programs

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